INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb
Lump crabmeat, fresh
1 tbsp
Seafood seasoning
3
leaves sprigs 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme
1
Bay leaf
3
Celery with leafy tops, ribs
1
generous handful Flat-leaf parsley
3 cloves
Garlic
1 tbsp
Lemon, zest
1
Onion, medium
1/2
Red bell pepper, small
1 tbsp
Dijon mustard
3 tbsp
Hot sauce
1 lb
Cavatappi or elbow pasta with lines on conchiglie
3 tbsp
All-purpose flour
1
Black pepper, Freshly ground
1
Nutmeg
1
Salt
2 tbsp
Olive oil, extra-virgin
1 cup
Panko bread crumbs
1/3 lb
1 rounded cup grated sharp white cheddar, grated sharp white
1/3 lb
1 rounded cup shredded gruyere or swiss cheese
1
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, a couple of handfuls, grated
6 tbsp
Butter
2 1/2 cups
Milk